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Instruction: Explain the difference between a primary and secondary source.
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A primary source is an original source of information, such as an eyewitness account or a document written at the time of an historical event. Secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources, such as historical documents or interviews with an eyewitness. Secondary sources provide a different perspective on an event, while primary sources provide an unmediated view of the event.